Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Formula Arena ("we", "us", "the Service"), available at formula-arena.com, collects, uses and protects information when you use our website and play our game. By using the Service you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide

Account data (optional): if you choose to register a pilot account, we store your chosen username (callsign) and a hashed version of your password. Registering is optional — the game can be played as a guest.
Messages you send us: if you contact us, we receive the information you include in your message.

Information collected automatically

Gameplay data: match results, eliminations, wins, experience points and level, linked to your account or guest profile.
Local storage: we use your browser's local storage to remember guest progress, settings and cosmetic selections on your device.
Technical data: standard server logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited, timestamps) used for security and to keep the Service running.

3. Advertising & Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on some pages of this website. Google and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads:

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, or opt out of some third-party vendors' cookies at www.aboutads.info.

For more information about how Google uses data from sites that use its services, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

4. Cookies & Local Storage

We use cookies and browser local storage for:

Essential functionality: keeping you connected to multiplayer matches and remembering your session;
Preferences: saved settings, guest profile and cosmetics;
Advertising: as described in Section 3, by Google and its partners.

You can clear or block cookies and local storage in your browser settings. Doing so may reset your guest progress and affect some features.

5. How We Use Information

To operate the game: matchmaking, realtime multiplayer, leaderboards and account progression;
To secure the Service and prevent cheating or abuse;
To display advertising that supports the free Service;
To respond to your messages and improve the game.

We do not sell your personal information.

6. Data Retention & Security

Account and gameplay data are retained while your account is active. Passwords are stored only in hashed form. Server logs are kept for a limited period for security purposes. You may request deletion of your account and its data at any time via the contact page.

7. Children's Privacy

Formula Arena is suitable for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children beyond the optional username described above. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact

Questions about this policy? Reach us through the contact page.